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1996 Ford Mustang engine problems

84 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
84
of this car's complaints
34%
typical mileage
71,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    29
  • Cooling system
    18
  • Engine: gasoline
    15
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    11
  • Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
    4
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    2
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    2
  • Exhaust system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Mustang engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Ford Mustang engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Overheating 24Engine failure 6Stalling 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · CA · crash

Driver and passenger customized, and tunniing. Rims customs

Filed May 12, 2016 · Engine · 40,242 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the radiator warning indicator illuminated and steam started to emerge from the engine compartment. The temperature gage indicated hot. The contact stopped the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the water crossover from the intake manifold and the engine was fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,242.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Engine · 136,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford mustang. The contact stated that on june 4, 2010, while driving at 25 MPH, the intake manifold cracked, the antifreeze spilled and he lost control of the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · KY

Check engine light will not go off even after service.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Engine · MN

Consumer 1996 ford mustang intake manifold cracked and could not be repaired under warranty. *ts the consumer felt that ford should cover the entire cost of repair plus the monies spent on borrowing vehicles to get to work.

Filed Jul 16, 2005 · Engine · 100,540 miles · GA

96 mustang overheating due to cracked intake. Dealer will not fix unless I pay. There was once a recall that I was never aware of. I need my car fixed.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Engine · CA

1996 ford mustang replacement of the head gasket and radiator.***no answer required***. *mr while driving on a trecherous mountain road the head gasket failed and the radiator split.

Filed Jan 17, 2005 · Engine · CA

I have 96 mustang gt, at 21000 miles intake manifold cracked in the rear , ford replaced for free, now at 79000k the intake has cracked again in the front , the first time I was told it was a silent recall, before I go back to ford, again does ford have to fix it or do I?

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Engine · TX

Consumer was driving approximately 35 MPH when suddenly the head gasket blew out. Antifreeze started to pour out of the muffler.

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Engine · 25,000 miles · MI

While driving the intake manifold blew. This problem was caused by antifreeze leaking from the intake manifold. Smoke started to accumulate inside the vehicle from the A/C vents. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Mustang engine

Does the 1996 Ford Mustang have engine problems?

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Ford Mustang, 34% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Mustang engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Mustang engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Mustang have bad engine?

The Ford Mustang model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (341 complaints), 1994 (162 complaints) and 1996 (84 complaints).

Other 1996 Ford Mustang problems

Brakes 41Transmission 25Suspension 22Airbags 21Fuel system 17Seat belts 12Steering 12Electrical 11Acceleration 10Body 10Tires 9Visibility 7Lights 6Locks 4Seats 1Wheels 1

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